I purchased, through an auction, a Lionel 990 Legacy base and I'm missing the antenna. I believe GRJ recommended one but I can't find it when I searched the OGR files. Thank you for your help.
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Any 2.4ghz WiFi antenna will do. If you have a larger layout or are putting the command base in a low spot, you might consider a hi-gain antenna.
Search for this: 1.3ft 2X 10dBi WiFi Bluetooth Antenna Dual Band Omni Directional Antenna 2.4Ghz/5Ghz RP-SMA Male
John would an antenna like this give better reception than the original antenna. Been having some issues with base not found lately
you can PURCHASE antenna from Lionel parts! $4.00 plus shipping
#990 LEGACY Command Set (lionelsupport.com)
Alan
@trainbob posted:John would an antenna like this give better reception than the original antenna. Been having some issues with base not found lately
Yes, it has higher gain than the original 2db antenna for better signal range.
@Alan Mancus posted:you can PURCHASE antenna from Lionel parts! $4.00 plus shipping
#990 LEGACY Command Set (lionelsupport.com)
Alan
Sure, for a lot more money for an inferior antenna. Don't forget the $10 shipping. 
Thanks John for all your help and the time you spend helping us
@trainbob posted:Been having some issues with base not found lately
As John said, the hi-gain antenna will help, but you should also check the connections between the base and the track. My club had similar "base not found" problems on occasion and we found two issues - loose connection and some corrosion on the posts of the base and ZW-L (we sometimes operate outside in humid/damp conditions).
Andy
@Andy Hummell posted:As John said, the hi-gain antenna will help, but you should also check the connections between the base and the track. My club had similar "base not found" problems on occasion and we found two issues - loose connection and some corrosion on the posts of the base and ZW-L (we sometimes operate outside in humid/damp conditions).
Andy
Keep it out of the rain Andy, the trains run better! 
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Keep it out of the rain Andy, the trains run better!
LOL! 
We have always been under cover, but we are also pretty hardcore... 
Andy
Thanks for the tip Andy I’ll check the connections tomorrow when I install the new antenna. Waiting till then because the base is beneath the layout
